“Tools make us more efficient … Strategies make us more effective … Habits make us more consistent.” (Morelan, 2017)
Food for Thought …
Posted on April 2, 2019 Written by
Leading in Stressful Times
Posted on January 7, 2025 Written by
As we begin this new year, it’s no secret that many of your team members are dealing with significant stress for a variety of reasons … evolving home situations, a volatile political climate, job security concerns, tightening budgets, and much more. With all these major pressures (both internal and external), you may be wondering, “What’s the most effective way to lead in these challenging times?”
As noted in Psychology Today, there will always be internal and external stressors that impact our people and their work … and many of those stressors are beyond a leader’s control. But here are four specific tips that can help you lead from a place of clarity, consistency, and kindness. And when that is done effectively and consistently, then the outcomes and the culture will follow.
Update: The 4-Day School Week
Posted on December 17, 2024 Written by
It's been over two years since I've written about the 4-Day School Week. As we’ve discussed before (see here and here and here), shifting to a four-day week is a popular trend that has been sweeping the country. It’s important to … [Continue reading]
Stop Trying to be Happy!
Posted on December 3, 2024 Written by
New research shows that focusing too much on whether you feel happy or not can make you feel even less happy! According to researchers, "happiness is not the goal of life, but a by-product of an active, productive life." This cutting-edge … [Continue reading]
Crafting a Memorable Message
Posted on November 19, 2024 Written by
According to Charan Ranganath (a professor at the UC Davis Center for Neuroscience), you can make almost any message more memorable! This includes emails, presentations, speeches, and similar communications. Using the simple 4 C's of Memorable … [Continue reading]